Tunnel-Clam Shell

PROTHERM, LLC offers energy-efficient electric infrared tunnel and clam shell ovens. This style of oven is similar to web dryers in that the product is normally spool-to-spool or continuously runs unsupported through the oven. Some applications include heat shrinking, curing and drying for inks and coatings on wire, cable, and tubing; preheating composite lumber prior to embossing; post heat extrusions/pultrusion, and curing paint on sheet metal coils.

Tunnel and clam shell ovens are custom built with removable side panels or hinged housings for easy product threading and maintenance. PROTHERM, LLC electric infrared ovens are designed to be installed quickly, with a minimum of field wiring or preparation required. They are completely factory assembled, set up and tested prior to shipment to assure a simple trouble-free start-up.

PROTHERM, LLC offers many environmentally-friendly electric infrared heaters for the oven heat source, each with their own advantages and unique characteristics. We manufacture all heaters here to assure the highest quality, proper application, and continued support. Our popular Infraround heater is often used for clam shell configurations. Our electric infrared heaters are proven to be highly efficient and environmentally friendly to save you energy dollars and eliminate hazard and emission issues.

A reliable custom control panel can be supplied for the oven with precise solid-state controllers, sensors, as required for a stand-alone or integrated system. We can also build custom stands, rollers, or attachments to help support your products. Contact us for help defining the type of heat tunnel you need.

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